Rhode Island Sea Grant hosted webinar:

Effects of Climate Change on Recreational Fishing and Boating - Session II
April 13, 2022
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM EDT

Climate Change Effects on Recreational Fishing and Boating: Opportunities and Actions is a two-part webinar series that will engage Northeast recreational anglers, boaters, and climate experts in discussions about how climate change is affecting these traditional uses – both good and bad. Strategies and actions that individuals, governments, and industry are taking to respond to these changes will also be discussed.

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Session 2: “Climate Change Opportunities for Anglers and Boaters”
April 13 from 6:30-8:00 p.m.

Part 1 of this session features a discussion on “Adapting to the Changing Climate” in which panelists will talk about strategies and actions they have implemented to adapt to climate change.

Part 2 of this session looks at “Big Strategies Towards Resiliency.” Panelists will share approaches industry, government, and environmental advocates are taking toward resiliency that also enhance recreational boating and fishing.

Session 2 Speakers

Capt. Chris Willi
Block Island Fish Works

James Monti
Private recreational fisher

Capt. Richard Lipsitz
Angler and winner 2021 BI Inshore Fishing Tournament

Greg DeCelles
Chief Science Officer, Ørsted

Meredith Moore
Director, Fish Conservation Program, Ocean Conservancy

Chris McGuire
Director, Ocean Programs, The Nature Conservancy

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